This course deals with the procedures to collect, analyze and evaluate spatial information for risk assessment from natural and human-induced hazards (such as geological hazard, hydro-meteorological hazards, environmental hazards and technological hazards). The course will guide you through the entire process of risk assessment, on the basis of a case study of a city exposed to multiple hazards, in a developing country (Risk City). Also, a number of case studies are used from Europe (Italy, France), China, and Georgia.

Have insight in how a risk assessment could be carried out in your own situation;

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The training is intended for professionals working in development areas mostly.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to risk assessment

Theory: Introduction to disaster risk management and risk assessment.

Exercise: Generation of a hazard profile using disaster databases; Introduction to ILWIS, and introduction to the RiskCity dataset. Learn the various hazard problems by evaluating high-resolution images

Module 2: Obtaining spatial data for risk assessment

Theory: Presentation of data requirements for the various types of hazards. Sources of spatial data.

Final Project: Selection of project topic related to risk assessment and its use in risk management

GENERAL NOTES

·This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

·Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

·Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.